Men and women this fall are finding it difficult to manage as they once did because of their chronic and progressive osteoarthritis, most commonly in the knee joint. This can lead to joint pain and loss of flexibility, thus forcing you to give up or reduce your usual active lifestyle. Whether it is hunting, hiking, at work, your personal exercise program or simple lifestyle at home, thousands of people suffer every day with this problem.

Fortunately, there is now an innovative, drug-free therapy called Synvisc which may be able to help alleviate the pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee and allow people to get back to their lifestyle throughout the year, some of whom might otherwise require a total knee replacement surgery. Studies have confirmed that Synvisc can go a long way toward improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis sufferers who otherwise do not get relief from normal simple analgesics like acetaminophen or aspirin, or physical therapy.

Synvisc or viscosupplementation is the first new treatment type for osteoarthritis in 25 years, the goal of which is to replace and restore natural properties of healthy synovial fluid, the substance that fills the space between the cartilage-covered bones of the joint, providing crucial shock absorption and lubrication.

Clinical studies have shown that just three injections of Synvisc over 21 days can relieve the pain for months. Osteoarthritis can affect people of all ages. If you have knee pain, contact the Family Medical Clinic for a consultation with Dr. Vern Davidhizar or Dr. Pedro Perez to see if you are a candidate for this new procedure and get back to your active life.

Call 262-7566 for an appointment.